Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CD-R/RW~ Playable~ This illustrations printed in this operation manual are for the model DK-A 10. Accessories Please confirm that the following accessories are included.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK SPECIAL NOTES Explanation of Graphical Symbols: A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product.
D~~~cigK IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions : a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Contents ENERGY STAR® Program Information Page • General Information • Preparation for Use Precautions Controls and indicators Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK Precautions • General • Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC outlet, as pulling the cord can damage internal wires. • The AC power plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable. • Please ensure that the equipment is 10 em (4")1 positioned in a well-ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment.
Controls and indicators DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Top panel Reference page 1. iPod Dock 16 2. POWER ON/STAND-BY Button 13,14,18,24 3. Clock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4. Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5. Snooze/Dimmer Button 13,26 6. iPod Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7. CD Button 18 8. Auxiliary Button 28 9. Tuner Button 24 10.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK Controls and indicators (continued) • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ....... . ···..... .... . . .. .. · .... . .. . ... .. OI.d A··. . u p· " . .. . .,...Woo·· · ' - ·. . . . . . . . 1 TOTAL.RND MEM 11 I 12 I 15 r-16 TOTAL RND MEM- 13~ ~c+ 14-11 ~-17 1. Alarm Indicator 2. Sleep Indicator 3. MP3 Indicator 4. WMA Indicator 5. Folder Indicator 6. CD Indicator 7. iPod Indicator 8. Auxiliary Indicator 9. FM Stereo Mode Indicator 10. FM Stereo Receiving Indicator 11. Total Indicator 12.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Remote control Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2. Function Button ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3. On/Stand-by Button 12, 13, 24, 18 4. Volume Up and Down Buttons 13 5. Skip Down, Tuner Preset Down Button 14,17,19,25 6. Folder Button 22 7. Disc Stop Button 19 8. Play Mode Button 17,20 9. Tuning Up and Down Buttons 24 10. Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DK-A10 DK-A10BK System connections IMake sure to unplug the AC power cord before any connections. I • Antenna connection • Outdoor FM antenna Use an outdoor FM antenna if you require better reception. Consult your dealer. Supplied FM antenna: Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS jack and position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. Supplied AM loop antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM and GND terminals.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. Lights on the snooze button, subwoofer and around the disc slot will blink. To cancel the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the demonstration mode, press the E SOUND/ DEMO button. The unit will enter the power stand-by mode (low power consumption mode). \ .. 1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1./ ~.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK Remote control • Battery installation This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ While pushing the locking tab toward the center of the remote control, slide out the battery holder.
General control DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Volume control Main unit and remote control operation: Press the VOL (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume. I.·:·._·::...:i.... : !:"'" :..! H·..H..•· -.:i·~i:::. • « ~O ..... :! :·.. J. _=::... - - 30-MAXIMUM) E SOUND control The special sound created to enhance the iPod sound as sound been produced by CD-Audio quality. When the E SOUND/DEMO button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed.
D~~~JgK Setting the clock ON/ STAND-BY 8- t:::\ r ~et@ v 1~~~8 I ~e~ e @08@ - 4 Press the ~ or ~ button to adjust the minutes and then press the CLOCK button. Press the ~ or ~ button once to advance the time by 1 minute. Hold it down to change the time in 5-minutes interval. You can press the CLEAR button to abort clock setting. SHARP In this example, the clock is set for the 12-hour (12:00 AM) display. Press the CLOCK button for more than 2 seconds.
Listening to the iPod Supported iPod: • • • • iPod nano (software 1.0 above) iPod photo (software 1.0 above) iPod mini (software 1.2 above) 5th Generation iPod (software 1.0 above) (Dock connector equipped Click Wheel model) • 4th Generation iPod (software 3.0.2 above) (Dock connector equipped Click Wheel model) • 3rd Generation iPod (software 2.2 above) (Dock connector equipped Click Wheel model) Caution: • Please update your iPod unit to the latest software version before using it.
D~~~rigK Listening to the iPod (continued) - To install iPod adaptor - To remove iPod adaptor 1. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. The iPod terminal door will automatically open when the display is on. protection cover main unit (top) push stopper pull up - iPod playback 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. The iPod terminal door will automatically open when the display is on. iPod. bottom.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Various iPod functions Function Main unit Remote control Play (0 8 Pause (0 Track upl down Fast forwardl reverse Display Repeat 8 88 88 88 88 -- Operation Press in the pause mode. Press in the playback mode. Press in the playback or pause mode. If you press the button in the pause mode, press the ~ III button to start the desired track. Press and hold down in the playback mode. Release the button to resume playback. iPod back light on.
D~~~J~K Listening to a CD or MP3IWMA disc This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was used for recording. MP3: MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK 1 2 Press the CD button. 3 Insert the disc into the disc slot, label side up. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. • Various disc functions Function Play 5" (12 cm) 3" (8cm) ® ~ • 8 cm disc can be inserted without an adaptor. • Due to the structure C?f the disc information, it takes longer to read an MP3IWMA disc than a normal CD (approximately 20 to 90 seconds).
D~~~JgK Advanced CD or MP3JWMA disc playback • Repeat play Repeat play can play all tracks on a disc, folder or a programmed sequence continuously. To repeat play: Press the PLAY MODE button on the remote control. Press the ~ III button. • Random play The tracks on the disc can be played in random order automatically. To random play: Press and hold down the PLAY MODE button on the remote control. Press ~ III button. '5es§ <:r0ee @ PLAY MODE To cancel repeat play: Press the PLAY MODE button again.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Programmed play You can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. 1 While in the stop mode, press the MEMORY button to enter the programming save mode. 8 Press the ~ or ~ button to select the desired track. 3 Press the MEMORY button to save the track number. Selected track number Repeat steps 2 - 4 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. If you make a mistake, the programmed tracks can be cleared by pressing the CLEAR button.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK MP3IWMA folder mode (only for MP3IWMA files) To playback MP3IWMA (Windows Media Audio) file There are many music sites on the internet that you can download MP3IWMA (Windows Media Audio) music files. Follow the instructions from the website on how to download the music files. You can then playback these downloaded music files by burning them to a CD-R/RW disc. • Your downloaded song/files are for personal use only. Any other usage of the song without owner's permission, is against the law.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Procedure to playback MP3IWMA disc To playback CD-R/RW. 1 4 Select desired file to be played back by pressing the ~ ... or ~ ~ button. (Folder mode off) 5 Press the ~ III button. Playback will start and file name will be displayed. Press the CD button, and insert a MP3IWMA disc. • After disc is inserted and TOC reading, disc info will be displayed. MP3 indicator CD indicator WMA in~icator I EL'-J--co y t::; t:. ::::: ! •• ' , !:~ ,-. l"" ,'".
DK-A10 DK-A10BK Listening to the radio • Tuning TUNER ON/ STAND-BY ..:.., ~I~_ee§ GBe8 eeee TUNING @0e§ 00-~~0 ~ Auto power on function: When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on. • TUNER button (main unit): The unit turns on and the TUNER function is activated. • ~ /11 button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (iPod, CD, TUNER, AUX). 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Memorizing a station • To recall a memorized station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning) Press the ~ or desired station. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in "Tuning" on page 24. 2 Press the MEMORY button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. 3 ~ button for less than 0.5 seconds to select the • To scan the preset stations The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically.
D~~~JgK Alarm and sleep operation • Alarm The unit turns on and play desired source (iPod, CD, TUNER, AUX) or Buzzer sound for 30 minutes. Before setting the alarm: 1 Check that the clock is set to the correct time (refer page 14). If it is not set, you cannot use the alarm function. 2 For iPod playback: Insert iPod to the unit (refer page 16). 3 For TUNER: Set preset memory (refer page 25). 4 For CD playback: Insert disc to the unit (refer page 19).
DK-A10 DK-A10BK • Snooze function • To turn off the alarm function • Sleep operation Once timer playback has started, pressing the SNOOZE/DIMMER button will stop alarm for 5 minutes. Once the snooze time has expired, alarm will continue. During alarm or snooze, press the ALARM ON/OFF button to turn it off. The radio, compact disc and iPod can be turned off automatically. 1 2 Playback the desired sound source. Press the SLEEP button to select sleep time.
DK-A10 DK-A10BK Enhancing your system The connection cord is not included. Purchase a commercially available cord as shown below. AUXIN VCR, DVD, etc. ~ 1 ~-L"'c::!OlJ'z>=/White ~-R"~Red To the line output jacks tt White- • -Red Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, etc. Use a connection cord to connect the VCR, DVD etc. to the AUX IN jacks. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television.
Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If s~mething is wr
DK-A10 DK-A10BK Troubleshooting chart (continued) Maintenance If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again. 2 If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in the unit, and then turn the power on. Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then with a dry cloth. Note: If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by resetting it.
Specifications DK-A10 DK-A10BK As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. • • • General Tuner Frequency range FM: 87.
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
SHARP Quick Start Guide Guia rapida para comenzar DK-A10 DK·A10BK MUSIC SYSTEM FOR iPod® SISTEMA MUSICAL PARA iPod® Before using remote con.trol Antes de usar elcontrolremota Accessories Accesorlos Before using remote control, please remove plastic shield at battery holder. Antes de usar el control remoto? elimine elprotectorplastico situado en el compartimiento de la baterfa.
Listening to the iPod Escllchar e/,Pod • To remove iPod adaptor Para qui/ar eladap/ador del iPod II To install iPod adaptor Ins/alar el adap/ador de iPod Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. The iPod terminal door will automatically open when the display is on. Presionar el boton ONISTAND-BYpara encender la alimentacion. La puerta delterminaldel iPod se abrira automaticamente cuando eldisplay este encendido. .
